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Protective genetic variant shields Black Americans from kidney disease risk

A Columbia University study has found that some Black Americans at high-risk for kidney disease may carry a protective genetic variant that mitigates this risk. The variant lies within the APOL1 gene, with those carrying specific combinations involving this variant showing a significantly lower risk of kidney disease. This discovery could impact clinical practices, kidney transplant discussions and drug development targeting APOL1-mediated kidney disease.

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